Ghana and South Korea have signed a landmark Visa Waiver Agreement covering holders of Diplomatic and Service Passports, marking the first such accord between the two nations in nearly five decades of formal bilateral relations. The agreement was signed today by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and his South Korean counterpart,...
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Foreign Minister Ablakwa Deepens Ghana–Czech Cooperation in Prague
Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has extended heartfelt appreciation to the Czech Republic’s Foreign Minister, H.E. Petr Macinka, for the warm hospitality accorded him during his official engagements in Prague. The two ministers held fruitful discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation. Key areas included the revival of the €48 million bridge...
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MoH Receives Pulse Oximeter Donation to Support Free Primary Healthcare
The Ministry of Health has received a donation of advanced bedside pulse oximeters valued at over $100,000 from WAMPHARMA to bolster the government’s Free Primary Healthcare initiative, with a focus on improving child healthcare delivery nationwide. The donation was presented by David Sam, Director of Partnerships and Sales for West Africa at WAMPHARMA, who explained...
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President Mahama Engages Ghanaian Diaspora in London Town Hall
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed government’s commitment to accountability, inclusive governance, and national development during a Town Hall Meeting with members of the Ghanaian community in the United Kingdom. The engagement formed part of activities surrounding the Ghana–UK Investment Summit, which seeks to strengthen bilateral trade relations, deepen economic cooperation, and attract strategic investment...
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President Mahama Begins High-Level Visit to London
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in London for a high-level visit that features a royal audience with King Charles III and a breakfast meeting with British Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer. He was warmly received at the airport by Lord Katz MBE of the Royal Household, H.E. Gordon Wetherell, Special Representative of the Secretary...
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Ghana and Jamaica Revive PJCC After 21-Year Hiatus
Ghana and Jamaica have revived their Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC) after a 21-year break, ushering in a new era of strengthened bilateral relations. Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, commended his Jamaican counterpart, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, for leading an impressive delegation of ministers and senior officials to...
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Mahama signs Legal Education Reform Bill into law, ending Ghana School of Law’s 66-year monopoly
President John Dramani Mahama has signed the Legal Education Reform Bill (2025) into law, dismantling a 66-year monopoly held by the Ghana School of Law over professional legal education in the country. The new law opens the door for accredited universities to offer professional law programmes, a reform that campaigners and legal educators have pushed...
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Police Arrest Three in Eastern Region for Narcotics and GH₵100,000 Bribery Attempt
The Eastern Regional Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with unlawful possession of narcotics and an attempted bribery of GH₵100,000. According to a statement issued by the Public Affairs Unit on May 11, 2026, the arrests followed an intelligence-led operation that intercepted a Hyundai Rhino truck loaded with 1,600 parcels of suspected Indian...
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Hearts of Oak Moves to Resolve Case with Former Technical Director
Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club PLC has assured its supporters, stakeholders, and the general public of its commitment to resolving the ongoing matter with former Technical Director René Hiddink in a professional and amicable manner. In a statement issued on May 11, 2026, the Club confirmed that it has formally submitted a settlement proposal...
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Ghana’s Passport Climbs Global Rankings
Ghana’s passport has made a remarkable comeback on the international stage, now ranked among the strongest in Africa. According to the 2026 Henley Passport Index, Ghana holds the 11th position on the continent and 68th globally, granting holders visa-free access to about 60 destinations worldwide. This achievement marks a significant rebound from past years. In...